Seeds Diagnostician (Method Development)

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Purpose of job

 The role of ‘Seed Analyst (Method development)’ will be to develop and validate methods to test seed for fungal diseases to meet third country plant health regulations.  The post holder will develop and validate both molecular and cultural methods.  The post holder will facilitate in transferring these methods to the Seeds Team.

 The post holder will:

 Take a lead role in the implementation of new diagnostic tests for seeds and products.

• Transfer existing relevant lab tests to molecular format e.g. PCR, using standard validation and verification processes.
• Produce protocols for the new methods.
• Support validation of novel molecular diagnostic methods based on real-time PCR and deliver them as new commercial and statutory services (validation to ISO17025 where appropriate).
• Provide diagnostic support to seeds and products lab.
• Support the drafting of scientific papers and research reports.
• Assist in the general day-to-day running of the seeds laboratory including maintenance of ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) accredited procedures.

 For full details and an application pack please e-mail jobs@fera.gsi.gov.uk and quote reference CSP 3955.